Cheep Bike Challenge <$1500 - Page 13

djchan · 10-06-2009, 09:08 AM

I'll second that - my 2001 Bandit is pretty much a perfect riding position for a spinally challenged rider. And... I don't mean lack of spine. When you roll the throttle on the bandit - wanna be holding on.

nedodjija · 10-06-2009, 10:02 AM

What can I tell you. Two days ago I got GL1200 Aspencade with 50K on the odo for $1500. The seat needs to be replaced, but rather than that, it runs like a champ and everything works on it. I am tempted to put it for sale for $2500 and see what happens. Or should I keep it. Everything on it works. Pictures to come....

Rescue Wagon · 10-06-2009, 10:13 AM

Back in July I picked up my VX800. Since then I have replaced the rear fender and treated it to a spray of Flat Black and powder coating of Flat Black as well. Its a great bike and everything I wanted.

Lornce · 10-06-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobaab

My first bike and a hell of a deal too! Of course, it didn't run because it sat in a garage for a couple of years. It was some guy's sister's bike that looked like she dropped one time. Very, very minor scratches.

$850 with 1889 miles. Bought it July of this year and now it has a bit over 4400 miles!

Of course, the luggage on there now was after I bought the bike.

Great deal on a great bike.

nashopolis · 10-06-2009, 02:04 PM

I really love this thread
!!!!!
it is a good reminder that one doesn't need 10k to have a nice bike
'cept now my cheap bike looks.... so cheap
you dogs out there are finding such nice stuff for so little $
not that anyone will tell but what's your trick?

bl4ckd0g · 10-06-2009, 02:06 PM

This one's more sketchy than a Peanuts cartoon (Still $1500 though):

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1407316838.html

nedodjija · 10-06-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl4ckd0g

This one's more sketchy than a Peanuts cartoon (Still $1500 though):

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1407316838.html

What do you do with it if you cannot get the title? Track days maybe?

bl4ckd0g · 10-06-2009, 07:16 PM

I just emailed him to ask him to get the real story. It's a fast bike, though a bit chubby for track use.

I tried to convince him to part it out so I could purchase the Corbin seat, but no luck.

Wastegate84 · 10-06-2009, 10:26 PM

78 Suzuki GS 1000, Paid $800 last summer.

$200 for a stator and a regulator
$50 for a battery
$20 Daytona bars
$200 for a set of Sport demons
$50 for a full gasket set (Sprung a leak out on the base gasket, got covered in oil and ruined a pair of boots)

Lornce · 10-07-2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wastegate84

78 Suzuki GS 1000, Paid $800 last summer.

$200 for a stator and a regulator
$50 for a battery
$20 Daytona bars
$200 for a set of Sport demons
$50 for a full gasket set (Sprung a leak out on the base gasket, got covered in oil and ruined a pair of boots)

Niccce.

The first UJM to *approach* the handling prowess of the Euro bikes.

Taliesin · 10-07-2009, 10:42 AM

Bought a 1980 GS550L as my first bike for $750. To get it up and running well, I've spent maybe $150 on parts, cleaned and rebuilt the carbs, replaced intake o-rings, inspected valve clearances and replaced a shim. (Also managed to find a used cylinder head, cylinders, pistons, and oil pan for around $70.) Lots of wrench time, but not a lot of money.

First and only bike, and only thing I've EVER wrenched on. Nothing like learning while you go.

bwringer · 10-07-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redditt

Without starting a new thread, I wander how many of these supercheap bikes would be good for a guy with a bad back. I just had two discs removed and don't feel like leaning over the tank all the time, but can't stand traditional cruiser/choppers.

If you have a bad back, you probably have no business doing the wrenching required when you bring home one of these finds. Even with a good back, all the hours hunched over working on a bike can get painful.

AdvNinja · 10-07-2009, 08:31 PM

84 yamaha it490. I JUST bought it tonight. $200. BEAST of a two stroke.

rudolf35 · 10-08-2009, 06:14 AM

I found a 1970 Kawi F5 Bighorn in fair condition. I wonder what the value is these days. The guy wants $290 I offered $200. See where that goes.

nedodjija · 10-08-2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwringer

If you have a bad back, you probably have no business doing the wrenching required when you bring home one of these finds. Even with a good back, all the hours hunched over working on a bike can get painful.

You know it. Wranchig is gonna get your back even worse, but hey that is how you get a cheep bike.

10-06-2009, 09:08 AM	#181
djchan Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: on the border Oddometer: 1,138	I'll second that - my 2001 Bandit is pretty much a perfect riding position for a spinally challenged rider. And... I don't mean lack of spine. When you roll the throttle on the bandit - wanna be holding on. __________________ Well loved but gone - 1982 Maxim 650, 2000 Concours, 2001 KLX300, 2001 DRZ400E, 2004 KLR650, 2006 TE610, 1998 KDX220, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S, and a 2002 KTM 400EXC. Occupying the stable - 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250, 2002 KTM LC4E, and a 2007 KLX250S.

10-06-2009, 10:02 AM	#182
nedodjija ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Pocatello ID Oddometer: 606	Gl1200 What can I tell you. Two days ago I got GL1200 Aspencade with 50K on the odo for $1500. The seat needs to be replaced, but rather than that, it runs like a champ and everything works on it. I am tempted to put it for sale for $2500 and see what happens. Or should I keep it. Everything on it works. Pictures to come.... __________________ Stroms will invade Poland

10-06-2009, 10:13 AM	#183
Rescue Wagon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Cheyenne, WY Oddometer: 113	1991 Suzuki VX800 $1,400 Back in July I picked up my VX800. Since then I have replaced the rear fender and treated it to a spray of Flat Black and powder coating of Flat Black as well. Its a great bike and everything I wanted.

10-08-2009, 06:14 AM	#194
rudolf35 Warped & Twisted Mind Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Oddometer: 713	F5 Bighorn found I found a 1970 Kawi F5 Bighorn in fair condition. I wonder what the value is these days. The guy wants $290 I offered $200. See where that goes. __________________ 2012 H-D Nightrod, 2005 H-D FXDC-I, 1999 Jeep Sahara, 1998 H-D XL1200S, 1973 Honda CL350 K5, 1971 BMW R60/5

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10-06-2009, 02:04 PM	#185
nashopolis Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, Tenn Oddometer: 687	I really love this thread !!!!! it is a good reminder that one doesn't need 10k to have a nice bike 'cept now my cheap bike looks.... so cheap you dogs out there are finding such nice stuff for so little $ not that anyone will tell but what's your trick?

10-06-2009, 02:06 PM	#186
bl4ckd0g Time for a Magic Trick Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Within the confines of Conway, AR. Oddometer: 278	This one's more sketchy than a Peanuts cartoon (Still $1500 though): http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1407316838.html

10-06-2009, 07:16 PM	#188
bl4ckd0g Time for a Magic Trick Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Within the confines of Conway, AR. Oddometer: 278	I just emailed him to ask him to get the real story. It's a fast bike, though a bit chubby for track use. I tried to convince him to part it out so I could purchase the Corbin seat, but no luck.

10-06-2009, 10:26 PM	#189
Wastegate84 Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Sandy Utah Oddometer: 77	78 Suzuki GS 1000, Paid $800 last summer. $200 for a stator and a regulator $50 for a battery $20 Daytona bars $200 for a set of Sport demons $50 for a full gasket set (Sprung a leak out on the base gasket, got covered in oil and ruined a pair of boots)

10-07-2009, 10:42 AM	#191
Taliesin Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Central CA Oddometer: 11	Bought a 1980 GS550L as my first bike for $750. To get it up and running well, I've spent maybe $150 on parts, cleaned and rebuilt the carbs, replaced intake o-rings, inspected valve clearances and replaced a shim. (Also managed to find a used cylinder head, cylinders, pistons, and oil pan for around $70.) Lots of wrench time, but not a lot of money. First and only bike, and only thing I've EVER wrenched on. Nothing like learning while you go.

10-07-2009, 08:31 PM	#193
AdvNinja Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Oddometer: 254	84 yamaha it490. I JUST bought it tonight. $200. BEAST of a two stroke.